• A 2012 graduate of Western Canada High School (Calgary,Alberta, Canada).

• Was a key component in leading her team to back-to-back Alberta 4A titles.

• Scored 18 points in the 2012 title game.

• As a senior, was named the girls' basketball athlete of the year by the Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association's.

• A member of the Canadian National Program, Purkovic represented Canada at the 2010 FIBA U17 World Championship, 2011 FIBA U19 World Championships, 2011 Pan America Games and the Inaugural FIBA U18 3 on 3 Basketball World Championships.